Pigskin Pickers list state playoff predictions
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October 29, 2026

Pigskin Pickers list state playoff predictions

The regular season is over and it’s off to the state playoffs for two local high school football teams.

North Union is the ninth seed in Region 18 of Division V.

The Wildcats will play at No. 8 Vermilion on Friday at 7 p.m.

Both teams will take 7-3 records into the contest.

Jonathan Alder (7-3) will t...

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